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Flea & Ticks

Flea and Tick Prevention in Jackson, TN, at University Parkway Animal Hospital

Fleas and ticks are an all too common problem our Jackson veterinarian helps pet owners contend with. Fortunately, the flea and tick prevention industry has passed numerous milestones beyond traditional remedies such as shampoos, powders, and sprays. Today, there are many veterinarian approved products available right here from our vet at University Parkway Animal Hospital that can effectively eradicate and prevent infestations of parasites like fleas and ticks.

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The Risks Fleas and Ticks Pose to Your Pet and Humans

The bloodsuckers we know as ticks and fleas are also disease carriers, and these ectoparasites can cause an array of undesirable effects for the affected pet and their human companions.

Itching and Discomfort: All of that itching and scratching can result in bleeding sores, rashes, and even hair loss in pets with severe infestations, or those who have allergic reactions to skin parasites. Untreated cases can lead to infections that require veterinary intervention.

Worms in the GI Tract: Both pets and people get worms, and tapeworms are a common byproduct of flea infestations. Essentially, pets often ingest fleas carrying tapeworm larvae, which develop and grow in the gastrointestinal tract of the host.

Cat Scratch Fever: More than a popularized song, this is an infection that cats can obtain from flea infestations and is easily transmitted to humans. This condition can be deadly to organ transplant patients, those with immunity suppression disorders, cancer, and the elderly.

Tick Related Problems: Ticks don’t typically affect felines, but in canines they can transmit serious conditions such as Lyme disease, tularemia, anaplasmosis, and many others that can be contagious for humans.

Vet Recommended Parasite Prevention Products

Here at University Parkway Animal Hospital, our Jackson, TN, veterinary specialists can recommend the best products for your pets and your lifestyle to help prevent fleas and ticks. Certain factors will include the number and type of pets in the home, whether or not children are present, and how often the animal faces parasite problems. Popular options include:

  • Flea and Tick Collars: Collars such as the Seresto™ brand can fight off fleas and ticks for up to 8 months, and they only cost around $5-10 each.
  • Oral Flea and Tick Options: Simply giving your pet an oral, chewable tablet as directed can help keep parasites at bay. Popular control agents include brands such as monthly Nexguard® or Bravecto® that is used every three months.
  • Topical Parasite Solutions: Popular with most pet owners, topical solutions that serve as preventives and repellents like Frontline® Plus for felines and Canine Advantix® II or Advantage Multi® for dogs are highly effective. Dog owners often opt for Revolution® which kills fleas, scabies, ear mites, and helps prevent gastrointestinal parasites and heart worms.

Contact Our Jackson, TN, Veterinarian for Flea and Tick Preventives

Find all the pet care supplies you need to keep fleas and ticks at bay at University Parkway Animal Hospital in Jackson, TN. Contact us online or call one of our knowledgeable team members at (731) 661-0711.

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